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It’s Time To Decorate Business Storefronts
The Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a storefront fall decorating contest, starting right now. All businesses are encouraged to participate for cash awards as they help to dress up Water Valley for this beautiful season. Use any decorating items of your choice: hay bales, pumpkins, flowers, tied-up corn shocks, colorful ears of Indian…
Read More4-H Robotics Club Continues To Grow, Next Meeting Is Scheduled October 11
4-H Robotics Club Continues To Grow, Next Meeting Is Scheduled October 11 The 4-H Robotics club is really starting to thrive and is accepting new members for the 2016-17 program year. The next meeting for the robotics club is scheduled Tuesday, October 11, at 4 p.m. at the Yalobusha County Extension Office. During the meeting…
Read MoreYouth Court Judge Seeks Disciplinary Options
Youth Court Judge Seeks Disciplinary Options By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – A request by the county’s Youth Court Judge Daniel Martin to implement a work program at the school district for youth offenders was met with favor by school officials. Speaking at the Sept. 19 school board meeting, Martin said the work program…
Read MoreTurnout Could Be Heavy In November Election
Turnout Could Be Heavy In November Election If the interest in Monday night’s Presidential debate with an estimated 80 million viewers is any indication, turnout in November’s election could be heavy. The November 8 ballot includes the highly publicized presidential bid between Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton as well as state…
Read MoreRelay For Life Will Honor Cancer Survivors
Relay For Life Will Honor Cancer Survivors The Yalobusha County Relay for Life Committee is in need of names and addresses of cancer survivors in Yalobusha County. Survivors will be invited for a dinner in their honor at this year’s Relay For Life, which is scheduled Saturday, October 15 from 4 to 9 p.m. at…
Read MoreArt Crawl Will Have 13 Stops, Lots Of Artists
Art Crawl Will Have 13 Stops, Lots Of Artists By Ramona Bernard Water Valley Arts Council WATER VALLEY – It’s that time of year again! School has opened, SEC football is in full swing, and it’s time for the Water Valley Arts Council’s (WVAC) famous—and award winning—8th Annual Art Crawl. If you are wondering what…
Read MoreFather And Son Appreciate The Little Things In Life
Father And Son Appreciate The Little Things In Life By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – As a single dad, Tim Peterson enjoys spending every hour possible with his son, Daniel. The pair enjoy putt-putt golf, fishing and most other things fathers and sons enjoy. They share a strong friendship, a special bond that exists…
Read MoreInjured Officer Remains In Critical Condition
Injured Officer Remains In Critical Condition By David Howell Editor COFFEEVILLE – A Coffeeville police officer remains in critical condition almost a month after he was injured in the line of duty. Milton Hervey was helping direct traffic at a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Hwy. 7 and Hwy. 330 on August 20…
Read MoreInmate Count At Jail Swells To 47
Inmate Count At Jail Swells To 47 By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – After a busy weekend, the inmate count at the county’s new jail swelled to 47 people, likely the largest number of guests in recent history. Sheriff Lance Humphreys said a flurry of drug arrests made during the last two weekends along…
Read MoreNew Website Allows Voters To Change Info Online
New Website Allows Voters To Change Info Online Mississippians no longer have to leave the comfort of their home or office to change their existing voter registration information. ‘Y’all Vote’ — located at www.yallvote.sos.ms.gov — launched last week in connection with National Voter Registration Month. The site allows citizens already registered to vote to change…
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